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  • Page 1 PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 2 INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
  • Page 3 My Favorites ................2-14 Main menu .................. 2-16 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 2-18 Advanced menu ................. 2-26 Monitor menu ................2-35 Boot menu .................. 2-39 Tool menu ................... 2-44 2.10 Exit menu ..................2-46 Appendix Notices .......................A-1 ASUS contact information ...............A-4...
  • Page 4 Safety information Electrical safety before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
  • Page 5 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
  • Page 6 14nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. Intel ® Z270 Chipset Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/ 3600(O.C.)*/ 3466(O.C.)*/ 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/...
  • Page 7 ® Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** This function will work depending on the CPU installed. Intel ® I219-V Gigabit LAN...
  • Page 8 ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design ASUS quiet thermal - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core solution - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink and MOS heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment...
  • Page 9 CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning BIOS features ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE...
  • Page 10 Drivers ASUS utilities Support DVD EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ® Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows ® 8.1 (64-bit)* OS support ® Windows 7 (64-bit/32-bit)* ® * Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel ®...
  • Page 11 PCI1 Super PCIEX16_2 2280 2260 2242 22110 PCIEX1_2 M.2_2 128Mb BIOS PCIE SATA IRST PCI2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 AAFP CLRTC 13 12 11 cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 12 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page ® ® ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V EATX12V) PIN 1 EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts...
  • Page 13 Central Processing Unit (CPU). DDR4 DIMM slots System memory USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) USB3_12 PIN 1 USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ USB3_34 PIN 1 ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 14 M.2 socket 3 M.2(SOCKET3) These sockets allow you to install ® ® ® ® ® port cannot be used. used. ® Intel Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G SATA6G_1~6) RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP System panel connector (20-5 pin F_PANEL) PANEL +PWR_LED- SPEAKER...
  • Page 15 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 16 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition capability. PCI slots PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card...
  • Page 17 – shared – – – shared – – – shared – – – – – shared – Controller shared – – – Controller 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. keyboard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 18 LAN (RJ-45) port. through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Speed Activity Link Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Linked 1Gbps connection LAN port Line In port (light blue). audio sources. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Headset Port 4.1-channel...
  • Page 19 USB 3.1 ports (teal blue, Type A) HDMI port. content. USB 5Gb/s Type C port DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 20 Central Processing Unit (CPU) components. cap. Installing the CPU heatsink and fan if necessary. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 21 System memory Overview Channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 operation. ® ® following: ® ® motherboard. ® support site at www.asus.com ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-11...
  • Page 22 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM Software support 1.5.1 Installing an operating system ® ® ® detailed information. 1.5.2 Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Driver Utilities Manual Special The following screen is for reference only. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 23 Click to install Select an item/ subitem that you Click a tab to want to install display Support DVD information ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-13...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 25 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to automatically update your motherboard’s driver, software Click to select Click to select the BIOS a boot logo update the BIOS ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 26 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2.10 Exit Menu To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3: Advanced Mode Tool Via USB by USB Drive Folder Info Via the Internet by Internet Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 27 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility PZ270K. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 28 ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is detected.
  • Page 29 2015-06-04 21:14:34 Drives Files panel panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? the Load Optimized Defaults Exit 2.10 Exit Menu ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 30 BIOS setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: www.asus.com Load Optimized Defaults 2.10 Exit Menu 1.2 Motherboard overview BIOS menu screen EZ Mode and Advanced Mode...
  • Page 31 Rapid Storage Technology Advanced mode bootable menus Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. devices Searches FAQ Click the button to manually Saves the changes tune the fans and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priority default settings ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 32 2.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode EzMode(F7) EZ Tuning Hot Keys MyFavorite Q-Fan control Wizard Language Menu bar Scroll bar General help Sub-menu item Searches settings Popup window Menu items Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 33 Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language MyFavorites (F3) 2.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control (F6) 2.2.3 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 34 Hot keys Search on FAQ Scroll bar General help 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 35 Click to select a fan Click to activate Click to activate DC PWM Mode Mode Click to apply to your fans the fan setting Click to undo Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-11...
  • Page 36 Select Manual Click to manually Speed points Apply Exit (ESC) 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 37 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard RAID setup OC setup Tuning your system settings Next Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing Next Box cooler Tower cooler Water cooler Next I’m not sure Next ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 38 Creating RAID RAID ® PCIE or SATA Next Next My Favorites 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 39 Adding items to My Favorites Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Exit (ESC) ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 40 Main menu 2.4.1 Language [English] 2.4.2 Security 1.2 Motherboard overview for Administrator or User Password Not Installed Installed Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 41 Administrator Password Not Installed User Password User Password Not Installed Installed To set a user password: User Password Create New Password To change a user password: User Password Enter Current Password Create New Password User Password Not Installed ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 42 Ai Tweaker menu 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 43 BCLK Frequency [xxx] BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Sync All Cores [Per Core] 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] [Auto] AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset ®...
  • Page 44 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] 2.5.6 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] [OC Tuner I] or [OC Tuner II] [Keep Current Settings] 2.5.7 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] [Auto]: [Max Power-Saving Mode]: [EPU Mode]: [Performance Mode]: 2.5.8 CPU SVID Support [Auto] 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 45 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Current Capability [Auto] CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] [Manual] Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] [Power Phase Response] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21...
  • Page 46 [Power Phase Response] Power Phase Response [Fast] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] [Manual] Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 47 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Package Power Time Window [Auto] Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] IA AC Load Line [Auto] IA DC Load Line [Auto] 2.5.12 Tweakers Paradise FCLK Frequency [Auto] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 48 Internal PLL Voltage [Auto] 2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] 2.5.15 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.16 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.17 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] [Manual Mode] Adaptive Mode...
  • Page 49 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] 2.5.22 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] [Manual Mode] CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] [Offset Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] 2.5.24 DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 50 Advanced menu PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] to [Enabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] ® Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 51 PCH - PCI Express options PCH DMI ASPM [Disabled] ASPM [Disabled] SA - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] PEG ASPM [Disabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 52 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] SW Guard Extensions [Disabled] Tcc Offset Time Window [Auto] CPU Power Management Control Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU C-States [Auto] [Enabled] Enhanced C-States [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] CPU C8 Report [Enabled] Package C State limit [Auto] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 53 CFG lock [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] Primary Display [Auto] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [64M] DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Memory Remap [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-29...
  • Page 54 PCI-E Speed [Auto] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] ® ® Intel Set to [Intel ® ® Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 55 SMART Self Test [On] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 (Gray) ~ SATA6G_6(Gray)) Intel Platform Trust Technology [Disabled] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] item to [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 56 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller item to [Enabled Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Off] Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] Serial Port [On] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Serial Port 2.6.8 ErP Ready [Disabled]...
  • Page 57 Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Network Stack [Disabled] Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] 2.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information USB Devices ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 58 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Single Port Control 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.6.12 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume Name [Volume1] RAID Level [RAID0(Stripe)] Select Disks Strip Size [32KB] Capacity (MB) [0] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 59 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] Select [Ignore] 2.7.2 CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A] [Ignore] 2.7.3 AIO PUMP FAN Speed [xxxx rpm]/[Ignore]/[N/A] 2.7.4 CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [Ignore] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 60 Q-Fan Tuning CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] CPU Upper Temperature [70] º º CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] CPU Middle Temperature [25] CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 61 [Auto], [PWM Mode], or [DC Mode] Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] range from 0° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 62 Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45] Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] range from 0° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] 2.7.7 AIO PUMP Control [Disabled] [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode] AIO PUMP Upper Temperature [70] º...
  • Page 63 Boot menu 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] Fast Boot Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] Boot Logo Display [Auto] ® ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 64 POST Delay Time [3 sec] Post Report [5 sec] Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.8.3 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Enabled] ®...
  • Page 65 Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] 2.8.4 Secure Boot ® OS Type [Other OS] ® ® ® ® ® ® Key Management Clear Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot variables PK Management Save to File ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-41...
  • Page 66 Set New Key Delete Key KEK Management ® Save to File Set New Key Append Key Delete key DB Management Save to File Set New Key Append Key Delete Key 2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 67 DBX Management Save to File Set New Key Append Key Delete key 2.8.5 Boot Option Priorities 2.8.6 Boot Override ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 68 Tool menu 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Not assigned 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 69 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 70 2.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 71 Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS PRIME Z270-K...
  • Page 72 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 73 Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ...
  • Page 74 +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...
  • Page 75 800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME Z270-K Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 76 Appendices...

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